Preventing behavior problems in preschoolers in foster care with caregiver training at placement
Official title: Prevention of behavior problems among preschool children in foster care through group-based foster caregiver training at the time of placement
Funded at Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr · NIH-11417494 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A clinical trial will adapt and test a 12-week caregiver training program for foster parents of 2-5 year-olds to reduce behavior problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $695,864 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD105727-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11417494 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Foster caregivers with children aged 2-5 who have experienced maltreatment and are newly placed in foster care.
✕Less likely to help
Families not facing behavioral challenges or not willing to participate in a group-based training may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project adapts an evidence-based parenting program for foster caregivers of young children who have experienced maltreatment. Researchers will tailor CPP to address trauma and foster care needs, and pilot delivery during mandated healthcare visits with 2 groups of families. The goal is to see if the adapted program improves parenting confidence, reduces child behavior problems, and minimizes placement disruptions. If successful, the approach could be scaled to prevent behavioral challenges for children entering foster care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participating families could experience calmer classrooms or homes, stronger caregiver skills, and fewer placement changes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous CPP trials showed improvements in parenting and child behavior, supporting potential benefits in adapted formats.
Where this research is happening
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Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
Cincinnati, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Beal, Sarah — Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Beal, Sarah
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.